Twillingate Sun Advertisement and Subscription Rates
The Twillingate Sun lists subscription prices of 1.00 yearly in Newfoundland 1.20 to Canada 1.50 to England and U.S. and other countries payable in advance. Advertising rates set for display ads with contract pricing and fortnightly rate changes, short term at 25 cents per inch. Notes of Thanks incur 25 cents. News items and late communications may not be guaranteed. opinion of correspondents not assumed.
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Twillingate
Newfoundland
Canada
England
U.S. A
Luan
Harbor Grace praised for aviation feat amid perilous Atlantic hops
The Harbor Grace region gains prominence in aviation as the Kyte mission seeks the elusive Old Glory over a dangerous Atlantic crossing. While pilots face high winds and rough seas, authorities consider safety improvements and urge caution for long flights. The $25,000 prize remains uncertain after no trace of the crew is found.
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Warrior Grace
Sonaa
Atlantic
Kyle
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Kyte
New York Daily Mirror
Not Yet Out of Egypt Premier Monroe Retires
Premier Monroe announces retirement as Leader of the Government after passing key legislation on the Humber remodelment and the Gandet Buchan agreements. Observers wonder at the motive, given his calibre and tenacity, and suppose he may continue fighting until the people decide otherwise.
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Monroe
Humber
Daily News
Nhat
W. F. Dorwood
Horwood Lumber Co
Tsingtao Bay
Cosgrave
Ee Eyler
Political Musings on Leadership and Expenditure
The speaker laments rising costs and partisan strife in the country. He argues leaders must follow a steadfast commander and warns that without such discipline, the political problem will worsen beyond remedy.
Prices and prospects for Labrador fish trade this year
The Fishermen's Advocate reports Labrador fish priced at $300 per gil and notes $4.00 and $6.00 for various species while last year saw $450 and $33 for different catches. It discusses market costs, overseas prices, and calls for government action or export moves to improve outcomes amid uncertain profits and regional differences.
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Labrador
Europe
Twillingate
Fsh
Past List for Intermediate and Primary Certificates
The document lists names and distinctions for intermediate and primary levels. Frank Gilbert and Roy Moors receive arithmetic distinctions while Alina Breit Muriel Baird and Mabel Trodder earn multiple grade distinctions in English grammar geometry and geometry and needlework. Nellie Anstey Maisie Andrews Joyce Roberts Austin Baird Max Guy and Jim White are named under primary certificates.
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Frank Gilbert
Roy Moors
Alina Breit
Muriel Baird
Mabel Trodder
Chesley Sharp
Nellie Anstey
Maisie Andrews
Joyce Roberts
Austin Baird
Max Guy
Jim White
Bord Touring Car at Bishop's Falls for sale
Touring car in good running order at Bishop's Falls with new tires and good battery and starter. Latest style with side curtains. Price 350 dollars. Apply at Office Twillingate Sun, 37.
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Bishop's Falls
Obituary for Mary Moore of Watertown and Twillingate roots
Mary Moore died at Deaconess Hospital Boston on August 28 after a three week illness at 78. Beloved wife of Samuel Moore of Watertown and formerly Twillingate Newfoundland, she moved to Boston twelve years ago. Survived by husband, two sons, three daughters, a Newfoundland sister, and a brother. Interment was in Crestlawn Cemetery Watertown. The Weekly extends condolences to the family.
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Boston
Mary
Samuel Moore
Watertown
Mess
Twillingate
Newfoundland
Bluff Head Cove
Moore
Morgan
Dulcie
N. M. Guy
John Minty
Swillingate
Wiliam
Lewisporte
Crestlawn Cemetery
Joss.Niil
Wkly
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Ad from Davis & Lawrence Co
An 19th century advertisement promotes The D L Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as palatable for women and children. It claims to fatten strengthen and build up the weak and delicate. It lists prices 50c and 100 botes and credits Davis & Lawrence Co Montreal.
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Davis & Lawrence Co
Montreal
Five Million Dollar Loan Passed By Legislature
A new five million dollar loan bill was approved last week by the legislature to fund Marine Works 500000, Highways 140000001, Railway Capital Expenditure 300000, Deficit Current Account 1926-1927 1759000, Deficit Railway Operation 1926-1927 760600, Labrador Boundary Survey 100000, Gander Railway 750000, Special Public Works 150000, Public Buildings 130000, Encouragement of Fisheries 200000.
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Tixpetses Tabrador Boundary Survey
Labrador
Ter
Supreme Court on Northern Circuit presiding officers listed
The record lists the presiding judge Hon Mr Justice Warren and officials including W J Caroll subsheriff S Butler department registrar and clerk John Oxhill crier and tifstaff Bernard Summers stenographer J Gordon Muir crown prosecutor R A Parsons barrister J A Powers barrister.
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Supreme Court
Mr. Justice Warren
W J. Caroll
S. Butler
Dept
John Oxhill
Crier and Tifstaff
Bernard Summers
J. Gordon Muir
R. A. Parsons
J.A. Powers
BORN AWAITING SEA COAST BIRTHS PROMO CARD
On Saturday the 17th at 5 p m a daughter weighing eight pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Powell. In Botwood on September 3 a son arrived to Mr and Mrs Cecil Burt.
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P. Powell
Botwood
Cecil Burt
Missionary Dr Sheridan to Occupy U S Pulpits
Announcement states Dr Sheridan, a missionary long in China, is expected to occupy U S pulpits on the first Sunday in October. Information on services will be provided.
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Dr. Sheridan
China
U.S
Town Visitors and Local Arrivals Highlight Week
Personal notes list residents and visitors including Fred Brazil for J. B. Orr and others, Nina Stuckless visiting her father at Horse Islands, Mildred Manuel from St. John s by Clyde, Rev Camp and wife from Herring Neck staying at the parsonage, A G Ashbourne en route to St. John s, Stella Manuel bound for St. John s by Prospero, Mrs J Andrews from the City by Prospero, and similar arrivals last week.
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Fred Brazil
J. B. Orr
Nina Stuckless
Horse Islands
Mildred Manuel
St. John’s
Clyde
Rev. Camp and
Herring Neck
C. of E Parsonage
A. G. Ashbourne
St. John's
Stella Manuel
Prospero
J. ©. Andrews
Shipping News With Several Vessels Moves Between Ports
Schr. Ethel E. under Capt. Pippy arrived from the north on Saturday. Schr. Grace departed Cobb's Arm on Tuesday to land limestone for Botwood. Schr. Hattie A. Heckman left for the north on Monday with the remaining St. John's freight. S. S. Daisy Capt. Whalen, stranded at Muddy Hole Point, passed the area Monday bound for repairs at St. John's. Schr. Veda M. McKown proceeded to Morton's Hr on Wednesday morning.
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Ethel E
Pippy
Grace
Cobb's Arm
Botwood
Hattie A. Heckman
St. John's
S.S
Daisy
Whalen
Muddy Hole Point
St. John’s
Veda M. McKown
Morton’s
Daisy Disabled on Wednesday Night During Northern Circuit Cruise
The Daisy was damaged while proceeding to Botwood with the Supreme Court on the Northern Circuit struck on Muddy Hole Point. The Clyde failed to refloat the Daisy and transported the judge and party to Botswood where they took the train for Grand Falls. Court opened 11 a m Saturday and adjourned to Monday with 10 cases heard. on Tuesday the court left for Fogo by motorboat Sinbad. Oth Clyde and Home attempted refloating Friday night with no success. Saturday night Daisy freed but due to damage ordered to go to St John. With Justice Warren were Sub-sheriff Carroll Cher Cahill Clerk Butter Lawyers Parsons Muir and Power and Stenographer Summers.
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Daisy
Botwood
Supremer Court
Muddy Hole Point
Clyde
Butwood
Grand
Lewisporte
Foyo
Sinbad
Oth
Home
Weather and fishing update reports plentiful fish and squid
On Saturday a heavy sea persisted with little wind until Sunday when it veered to N E. By Tuesday the sea abated and fishermen have stayed home. There is plenty of fish on the jarpands and squid is plentiful.
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N.E
Memorial Window Unveiled for Sir Robert Bond at Whitbourne
A memorial stained glass window honoring the late Sir Robert Bond was unveiled at St John the Baptist Church Whitbourne with Chief Justice Sir William Horwood and Bishop William White leading the dedication. The window reproduces Holman Hunt's The Light of the World and bears the inscription honoring Newfoundland's Prime Minister in 1909.
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Whitbourne
Robert Bosd
St John the Baptist
Newfoundland
William Horwood
William White
Canon Smart
Gordon Terlcott
Holman Hunt
Whithourde
St John’s
William Lady Horwood
Ie" Bond
Ireland Election Sees Fewer Candidates and Delayed Returns
Telegraph reports general elections in Ireland with 200 fewer candidates than the last race. Returns are not expected for several days. In Washington, the air coordination committee rejects a federal ban on trans-oceanic flights while urging safeguards by law. Summary notes Italian debt payments, aborted Pride of Detroit flight, and other wartime era items.
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Ireland
Washington
Coolidge
Batte
Detroit
Tokio
Honot U
Brockt
Schlee
Leon Givonu
Paris
Blue Bird
W P A Scholarship Offered for Ex Service Descendants
The Women s Patriotic Association offers a nine hundred dollar scholarship split over three years to a Colony resident under seventeen on July 1 1927 who passes the Intermediate Grace honours exam and attends Denominational Colleges or Convent Schools in St John s and Memorial University College. Renewal depends on conduct reports and matriculation requirements. applicants must be Newfoundland or Royal Naval Reserve or Royal Newfoundland Regiment veterans. Applications with exam numbers must reach the Secretary of the Council of Higher Question in St John s by October 1 1927.
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Women's Patriotic Association
St. John's
St. Jon's
University
Japan
Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Council of Higher Question
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Egypt
C.hle
St. Peter’s
O.ltd
Sal
Iver
St, John
Toronto
Primmer House
Taj
E. J. Linfieer
Shipping News
Sir Robert Bond
P.C. K.c.m-C
L.L.D
Roberta
Fraser Bond
Ingersoll
Victor’ Victrolas & Records
Ayre & Sons, Ltd
NFLD
Telegraph News
Costrave
Cork City
Canadian Airforce
Murope
Vienna
New York
Bell Island
W.P.A
Freeport
N.S. Heb
Davis & LawRgNce Co
Mra. Gr
Antolee St
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